[SOLVED] PC won't boot into Windows without extra HDD?

[Deathpuppet]

Hi, I recently got a new case for my PC, and I was using one SSD (my OS loader) and three HDDS (1TB, 500GB, and 250GB). However, upon putting everything together in my case, I decided to buy a 1TB SSD to replace both my 500GB and 250GB drives. My problem is, Windows will not boot when it's just my OS SSD and my 1TB HDD, it only boots when I include the 500GB HDD alongside my OS SSD.

Upon research, I discovered that my 500GB HDD is home to the System Reserve and that's why it needs the 500GB HDD to get into Windows.

How would I safely go about getting the System Reserve onto my OS SSD so I can remove my 500GB HDD?

I read that cloning it is not safe, so what are my other option(s)?Thanks!

 

[Phillip Corcoran]

Reinstall Windows with all other internal drives disconnected.